Systems Specialist -COMSEC

The Tatitlek Corporation; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tatitlek Corporation in Dahlgren, VA seeks a Systems Specialist to provide technical support across enterprise and Navy communications with emphasis on COMSEC and secure information handling.

Responsibilities include safeguarding keying material, coordinating with base authorities, basic IT duties, training junior staff, and maintaining documentation; the role requires DoD clearance and IAT Level 2 certification.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of system experience.
• Must hold DOD Secret clearance and be able to obtain SSBI.
• IAT Level 2 certification required per DoD Directive 8140.01.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard, inventory, and document keying material to ensure inspection-ready accountability.
• Coordinate with base communications and security authorities for procedures and requirements.
• Perform core IT tasks: user accounts, password resets, file permissions, hardware handling, file transfers, backups, and documentation.
• Train junior personnel in COMSEC practices and assist with workstation configuration and patching.

Skills

DOD Secret clearance

IAT Level 2

Independent worker

Strong communicator

Job description

Overview

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

The Systems Specialist provides technical support across enterprise and Navy communications environments with a strong focus on COMSEC operations and secure information handling.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the safeguarding, inventory, and destruction of keying material and maintains accurate documentation to ensure inspection‑ready accountability.
• Coordinates with local base communications and security authorities to align procedures, resolve issues, and support installation‑level requirements.
• Performs core IT functions such as user account creation, password resets, file permission changes, hardware handling, file transfers, and backup monitoring, while also completing administrative tasks including documentation creation, editing, and record management.
• Additional responsibilities include training junior personnel in COMSEC practices and supporting workstation configuration, patching, and general user assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• At least 3 years of system experience.
• Must have a DOD Secret security clearance and have or be able to obtain an SSBI.
• As per Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8140.01, this position shall require Information Assurance Technicians (IAT) Level 2 certification.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under general supervision with effective written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use fabrication tools; stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. In addition, a satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States and for TTO are required.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected Veteran’s status, or employment.

BENEFITS:

For more information please visit:https://careers-tatitlek.icims.com/

Salary

$48/hourly